Safety data sheet reference · CAS 8008-20-6
Kerosene SDS
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CAS number
8008-20-6
EC number
232-366-4
CLP Annex VI index
649-404-00-4
§ 02 · Hazards identification
Harmonised EU classification
CLP Annex VI · Index 649-404-00-4. A supplier SDS may add self-classified hazards — this is the legal minimum.
Petroleum UVCB — entry covers the listed classes only
Kerosene is a petroleum UVCB (substance of unknown or variable composition). Its harmonised Annex VI entry covers only the hazard classes listed on this page — for every other hazard class, suppliers self-classify under CLP Art. 4, which is why market fuels typically add flammability (e.g. Flam. Liq. 3, H226) that this entry does not carry. Always match the supplier’s SDS for the actual product you use.
Precautionary statements
§ 07 · Handling and storage
Computed storage verdict
Derived from CLP Annex VI classification and CAMEO reactive-group data — not copied from a PDF.
⚠ Highly Flammable
Full interactive verdict — reactions, gas release on contact, ADR forms →
§ 09 · Physical and chemical properties
Measured properties
Fire-relevant values first — flash point and explosion limits decide the storage and ventilation regime.
Explosion limits
0.6 – 4.9 %
LEL / UEL in air, vol.
Autoignition
228.9 °C
Source: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain); per-value source references stored in the database.
§ 10 · Stability and reactivity
Reactive group (CAMEO/NOAA): Hydrocarbons, Aliphatic Saturated. Our database documents 3 incompatible and 6 caution reaction-partner groups for kerosene — including which combinations release gas on contact. See the per-partner breakdown with gas release →
3
Incompatible
6
Caution
§ 13 · Disposal considerations
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local and national regulations — in the EU under the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. Never discharge to drains or municipal waste; hand contaminated packaging and unused product to an authorised waste-disposal company. The supplier's SDS section 13 lists the applicable waste codes for the specific product.
§ 14 · Transport information
Road transport — ADR 2025
UN number
UN 1223
Proper shipping name
KEROSENE
Class · PG
3 · III
Classification code
F1
Transport category
3
ADR labels
3
Hazard ID (Kemler) / UN plate
Top: hazard identification number (Kemler). Bottom: UN number — as carried on the orange plate of the transport unit.
Source: UN ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Table A. Road (ADR) only — for sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), consult the supplier's SDS §14.
MSDS vs SDS
MSDS vs SDS: is there a difference?
MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the format is set by REACH Annex II. So a "kerosene MSDS" and a "kerosene SDS" refer to the same document — today it is issued as an SDS. Full breakdown of the differences →
Compliance hub
From classification to SDS
The classification above corresponds to Section 2 of a Safety Data Sheet. Learn how a compliant 16-section SDS is structured and authored →
GHS label maker
Build the label for kerosene
Pictograms, signal word and H-statements combined into a compliant label layout →
§ 16 · Sources
- Classification: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), Annex VI
- Transport: UN ADR 2025 (UNECE), Table A
- Reactivity: NOAA CAMEO Chemicals reactive-group matrix (public domain)
- Physical properties: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain) — per-value source references stored in the database
- Substance data: PubChem · ECHA
Reference aid only. This page summarises the harmonised EU classification and computed storage guidance — it is not a Safety Data Sheet and does not replace one. Always verify hazards, handling and storage against the supplier's SDS (sections 7 and 10) and local regulations before use. Page updated 2026-07-27.
Frequently asked questions
Is an MSDS the same as an SDS?
In practice, yes. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the SDS format is set by REACH Annex II. A document you find labelled "kerosene MSDS" is today issued as an SDS.
What GHS pictograms does kerosene require?
Under the harmonised EU classification (CLP Annex VI), kerosene carries GHS08 with the signal word "Danger". Hazard statements: H304. A supplier's SDS may add self-classified hazards on top of this harmonised minimum.
Where can I download an official kerosene SDS PDF?
From your own supplier — an SDS is issued per product and supplier, so the correct PDF for an inspection is the one matching the product you actually purchased. The supplier links on this page lead to the official SDS libraries of major distributors.